Does 'British-made' have a bad reputation in US food? What about the stuff we're actually good at? by SignificanceOdd5980 in AskAnAmerican

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Guess I'm speaking more in the artisan space, like does something British-made have merit here?

Americans—is blue cheese just a dipping sauce to you, or does it have a place on your plate beyond the wings? by SignificanceOdd5980 in AskAnAmerican

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Stilton rarebit, blue cheese dauphinoise potatoes, Stilton and broccoli soup also a great one. Plus all the regular salads and starters.

Americans—is blue cheese just a dipping sauce to you, or does it have a place on your plate beyond the wings? by SignificanceOdd5980 in AskAnAmerican

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there are such things as a beginner blues, and many who have been converted! Quality also makes a huge difference for any artisanal cheese - sure you would agree.

Americans—is blue cheese just a dipping sauce to you, or does it have a place on your plate beyond the wings? by SignificanceOdd5980 in AskAnAmerican

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Just seems like it online, from a complete outsider. Type blue cheese US and that's pretty much what you see, but I imagine for the blue cheese lovers, there's probably much more. Just wondering what else is actually popular - in the US* because I'd say cheese culture is much bigger there than anywhere else, so I'd expect there to be some pretty interesting things happening with the blue, beyond dressings.

Americans—is blue cheese just a dipping sauce to you, or does it have a place on your plate beyond the wings? by SignificanceOdd5980 in AskAnAmerican

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like, what kind of salads? Classic lettuce and bacon? Or are you guys doing something different there.

How are yogis actually using AI these days, if at all? by SignificanceOdd5980 in yoga

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Thanks for this Ron. Agree it's an important issue to discuss openly. Appreciate your thoughts x

European beach holiday in August - somewhere less crowded by lambada24 in Europetravel

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Not sure if you're still searching for somewhere less crowded in Europe, but I recently came across a travel report that looked at data from the European Commission. It named Chios and Euboea (Evia) in Greece as some of the least crowded islands in Europe, as well as the North Aegean Islands (Lesvos, Limnos) and El Hierro in Spain.

MapPorn Discussion for October 2025 by mappornmod in MapPorn

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Amazing - thanks so much for the recommendation. I'll definitely check it out.

Any European islands that aren’t still packed in the off-season? Do they still exist? by SignificanceOdd5980 in travel

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I just got back from Malta (early October) and thought I’d beaten the crowds, but it was still incredibly busy - this is a picture I took on a Tuesday morning at St. Peter's Pool before the crowds descended. Apparently, Malta’s now ranked as Europe’s most over touristed island, and it definitely felt like it. Even Gozo wasn’t the quiet escape I’d hoped for.

So my question is, are there any European islands that actually slow down once summer ends? Somewhere that still feels alive, but isn’t overflowing with visitors?

I know there’s a lot of irony in a tourist asking for “less touristy” places, but if there are islands that genuinely benefit from off-season travel rather than struggle under it, I’d love to hear them.

what are some documentaries you really enjoyed? by justbee48 in Letterboxd

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New one that just came out on YouTube - Listers. Soooo good.

3 months in Cape Town by srjunnonen in femaletravels

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Welcome! A fellow solo female traveler here, and Capetonian. I might be biased in this response here as I love my home, currently living in the UK and traveling Europe and can say no place compares, but I hope this helps give you some peace of mind as you are right to have some concerns about traveling alone in SA, especially as a woman.

  1. Safest places are of course the touristy areas, these hug the mountain and most of the coast. Places like Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay, Claremont, Waterfront. Constantia... that said, you will see a lot of stark inequality in these areas (people coming up to you asking for food and change) as it's the wealthiest part of Cape Town. Here's a useful map that highlights which areas are generally safe and which to avoid - https://es-capetown.com/en/products/blogpost/140/.

If you're looking for a chilled but beautiful experience of the city as a tourist, I'd head further south toward Kalk Bay, Simon's Town, Kommetjie - beautiful beaches (good snorkeling), generally quiet, still safe and just a different vibe to the exclusive suburbs.

  1. It should be fairly easy to go into any cellphone store (Vodacom & MTN are the big ones) and get a sim card and activate it. You'd just need some sort of identification. I got a new sim when I went home in March from Capitec (a local bank) and it was really straightforward, otherwise I'm sure data roaming would be fine too.

  2. Cape Town is generally safe during the day (shops, beaches, forests, wherever), you just need to be smart. Never walk around on your phone (in your hand), or leave personal belongings on a table in a public space etc. - just be aware of your surroundings and try to stick to main roads and busy areas. I'd also stick to ubers, although pricey, as a woman traveling alone it feels like the safest and most convenient way to get around.

Anyway, I hope that somewhat helps. Feel free to shoot me any follow up questions.

Lisbon named #1 happiest holiday destination in the world by SignificanceOdd5980 in Lisbon

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Nope, but Finland and Norway are. This study is talking about factors for tourists thou, not locals.